Sunday, October 09, 2005

More than 12 hours are gone since quake has struck South Asia. More than thousand casualties are already reported in Pakistan and still it is not known how many people are still under the rubble waiting for the help to reach them. I am sad, upset and frightened. The geologists are saying quake is not over yet. More shock waves are expected. Nearly at 4 pm there were some shocks again. And right now it is raining in Islamabad. It means that the rescue teams have some difficulties ahead. Alas, people are still under the tons of wreckage, injured and hungry and fighting to sustain life in these unfavorable weather conditions. And the saddest thing is nobody knows how many of them will survive. We can only pray for them. Needless to say, rescue teams are continuously working there.


I have seen the clip of studio recording of PTV. The guest in the show was quite sensible and I must say he had strong nerves. He realized it was a quake, rather than rushing wildly he recited some prayers, Kalma and said Astaghfaar. Everything in the studio was badly moving. And this whole clip was much enough to shake my soul from deep inside.



In the morning, at 7 minutes before 9 am, I was in my office when I suddenly felt some mild vibrations. Due to heavy machinery installed on the plant, vibrations are a routine matter. But they are never that strong to vibrate the chair. I was a bit astonished but I ignored. The very next moment there was another stronger wave and by then I had realized it was an earthquake. I was alone, rushed to the door of deputy-manager next to me, he was also rushing outside. But for a while the quake ended and DM was in a mood to sit back in his chair, but then another wave shook everything and its intensity kept on increasing and finally we left the rooms instantly.

Our whole deptt. was present in the lawn with fear on their faces … and in front of us was badly swaying three storey building with people still stuck in its stairs. It was horrible to see and everybody was saying Astaghfaar. The quake lasted for about 5 minutes. Thanks to ALLAH there wasn’t any sort of damage.

After his whole incident, I saw only one person who had a smile on his face. Was this the time to smile? Not at all … perhaps that’s when u evoke all your sins and beg for mercy from ALLAH. There wasn’t any effect on him. Pretty strange. May ALLAH forgive us all.


The proceedings of senate are dismissed so that senators may also take part in rescue operations . hah. A laugh line in this serious situation.

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

yes..iv been sharing some same moment with some friends....alhamdulillah everyone is safe..
i was thinking we all feel it when things happen to us..we all need to turn back to Allah...immediately....
yeah when i saw that PTV rec. i was like :O and called everyperson i knew at punjab...
thank heavens u r all safe

Anonymous said...

its a very difficult time on us. we shud think beyond religion, political affiliations, race, etc. i will start collecting money from my office very soon and Inshallah will be able to send something from Abu Dhabi. This is monetarily i can do from here but i can feel the pain of those who lost everyting. There are so many people here going to Pakistan to c there loved ones or to attend the Namaz-e-Janaza of their loved ones. This is the first ashra of ramada i.e. for rehmat, second for maghfarat, and third is jahannum say nijat, but this for those who are still alive but what about those who left us? I think they all are Shaheed (real shaheed not the political ones)

Anonymous said...

The loss of lives is irrepairable. It is sad and tragic indeed. Everybody is afraid and worried. Nobody knows which thing the next moment will bring for us. People here have become more Islamic than they were a day ago.

Anonymous said...

Allah reham karey, Amen

Anonymous said...

Prayers from all around the globe are with the victims -- they'll be answered soon Insha'Allah. In the meantime,we, the foreigners will do what we can, and you people should do what you can. May Allah make it easy on everyone. Ameen.

Anonymous said...

munir u posted a very sensible post. today i logged on ur blog after a month and ur recent post is waiting for me to read. its realy a very tragic moment and we can now only do is to help our people with every way possible.
sajjad umer

Anonymous said...

May Allah help us all -Ameen-

Anonymous said...

Naqi yar dono hi reasons hain...

Anonymous said...

salam
thanks for droping by ma blog.....
i saw that clip too....it was really scary.....i hope ppl in pakistan recover frm this incidence as soon as they can.....but i know its gona take many yrs.....and lose of those who lost their loved ones cannot b replaced....

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